AOG Living Named One of Houston’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in 2025
04.23.2025 | Awards
At AOG Living, our commitment to excellence has always extended beyond the communities we build and manage; it begins with our people. We’re proud to announce that AOG Living has been named one of the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) 2025 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® – a prestigious honor that reflects our unwavering dedication to cultivating an empowering, inclusive, and values-driven workplace.
This annual recognition is awarded to organizations that demonstrate outstanding human resource practices and a high level of employee engagement, selected from a highly competitive pool with a ten-to-one ratio of applicants to winners.
AOG Living stood out for our innovative approach to workplace culture and strategic employee development initiatives.
What Sets AOG Apart
Our success is powered by our people—and we invest deeply in their growth, wellbeing, and professional journey. The award was granted based on key performance indicators such as:
- Compensation, Benefits & Employee Solutions
- Creative Wellness & Wellbeing Programs
- Employee Enrichment, Engagement & Retention
- Education, Training & Development
- Recruitment & Selection Strategies
- Achievement & Recognition Programs
- Communication & Shared Vision
- Civility, Inclusion & Equity
- Work-Life Balance
- Community Engagement & Corporate Responsibility
- Leadership, Strategy & Overall Company Performance
Each of these areas reflects the values we hold close—Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence—what we call our “TIE” values. These values aren't just principles on paper; they’re lived every day across our offices and communities nationwide.
Empowering People, Elevating Communities
“As we approach our 40th anniversary, this honor couldn’t come at a more meaningful time. In 2024, we rebranded from Allied Orion Group to AOG Living to better reflect our fully integrated business model, spanning real estate investment, construction, and property management, and to place an even brighter spotlight on the people-first culture that sets us apart,” said Ricardo Rivas, CEO of AOG Living. “We’re incredibly grateful to our team members whose passion and dedication made this award possible.”
